Call 0001 for Space Components Technology Open 5 yr BAA

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Call 0001 for Space Components Technology Open 5 yr BAA: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BAA-VS-07-03Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicles DirectoratePROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) 0001BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Space Components Technology Open 5 Year Broad Agency Announcement BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BAA-VS-07-03PROPOSAL CALL ANNOUCEMENT (CALL) TITLE: Space Situational Awareness Camera System for Space ComponentsPROPOSAL CALL ANNOUNCEMENT (CALL) NUMBER: 0001TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: The technical point of contact for this CALL is Technical point of contract for Subparagraph C of Topic 2:Dr. Lawrence "Robbie" Robertson, AFRL/VSSV, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone: 505-846-7687, Fax: NONE, Email: [email protected] CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACT: The contracting points of contact for this CALL are:Contracting Officer/Specialist: Tara Bond, Det 8 AFRL/PKVV, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone: 505-846-4967, Fax: NONE, Email: [email protected] Officer:Sally Walton, Det 8 AFRL/PKVV, Kirtland AFB, NM, Phone 505-846-7201, Fax NONE, Email: [email protected] REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting proposals in Space Components Technology under subparagraph C of the Space Components Technology Area, TOPIC 2, Spacecraft Dynamics and Controls of the Broad Agency Announcement VS-07-03 posted on 02 November 2006. See the following for detailed information;Subparagraph C of Topic 2, Spacecraft Dynamics and Controls. AFRL is soliciting proposals in subparagraph C, Topic 2, Spacecraft Dynamics and Controls, specifically for Space Situational Awareness Camera System for the design, fabrication, and testing of a space-based object tracking and orbit determination software system using small camera/optical systems that will enable transition to on-orbit testing. This effort has three basic parts: (1), a military utility study of using small or existing camera/optical systems such as star trackers to perform space object tracking,(2), develop and test of the necessary software and hardware systems to perform the above stated mission, and (3), (as an optional task) feasibility study of an on-orbit test of the software system using an existing asset to be determined by the contractor. This effort will be in support of the Dynamics & Control program at the Space Vehicles Directorate and their topic area published in the subject BAA. The military utility study will include an examination of different object types at various ranges and different orbits that can be seen assuming certain camera(s) and position(s) on the satellite. Desired Camera/optical systems are any current imaging systems less then 50 centimeters in aperture size that have space flight heritage or a direct link to a proposed DOD space program. At least two systems should be included in the study. Systems outside of those parameters are not desired but could be investigated as alternatives. Mission orbits requirements will be identified upon award, and will include three representative orbits: LEO, MEO and GEO. At the end of the military utility study, a capability shall be chosen which will constitute a System Requirements Review. The necessary software system will include development & simulation of the algorithms that can determine the orbital parameters of the system assuming the position of the satellite is known. An analysis of the necessary space processor system or foot print available in a current system should also be accomplished. Representative space environment simulation and testing is required of the software/algorithms.The on-orbit test part of the effort shall be an option to this effort and should address the feasibility of performing such a test given the software footprint and the availability of the space asset. ANTICIPATED FUNDING (Topic 2, Subparagraph C): Anticipated funding for this CALL (not per contract or award) is: FY 07: $500,000 dollars; FY 08: $1 million dollars; FY 09: $1.5 million dollars. This funding profile is an estimate only and will not be a contractual obligation for funding. All funding is subject to change due to government discretion and availability. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (Topic 2, Subparagraph C): The anticipated period of performance for individual awards resulting from this CALL is between 24-36 months in duration. The period of performance is to be proposed in the format "includes 36 months for the technical effort and 3 months for Final Report preparation." Additionally, the following review schedule is set forth:1. Systems Requirements Review: 6 months 2. Preliminary Design Review: 10 Months3. Critical Design Review: 18 MonthsPROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: The due date for proposals submitted in response to this CALL is no later than 4:30 p.m. MDT on 04 January 2007. Proposals for any other technology area identified in the baseline BAA will not be accepted at this time unless a CALL for proposals in that specific area is open. Proposals received after the due date and time shall be governed by the provisions of FAR 52.215-1(c)(3). CALL AMENDMENTS: Offerors should monitor FedBizOps/EPS http://www.fbo.gov for any additional notices to this CALL that may permit extensions to the proposal submission date or otherwise modify this announcement. ANTICIPATED TYPE OF CONTRACTS/INSTRUMENTS: The Air Force anticipates awarding Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts as a result of this CALL but reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of research proposed.ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF AWARDS: The Air Force anticipates possibly awarding one or more contracts. However, the Air Force reserves the right to make multiple awards or no awards pursuant to this CALL. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: 15 Feb 2007INTENT TO PROPOSE: Potential offerors are requested to advise the contracting point of contact (by e-mail) if they intend to submit a proposal in response to this CALL. Such notification is merely a courtesy and is not a commitment by the offeror to submit a proposal.DELIVERABLES ITEMS: The intent of this project is to bring a Space Situation Awareness Camera System to market as described in the Requirement Description above. Offerors should propose data, hardware, and/or software deliverables consistent with tracking progress, verifying performance, and otherwise establishing the objectives of the project. Monthly technical and financial Status Reports and a Final Technical Report in accordance with PRS Pamphlet 61-201, Preparation of Final Report, are required data items. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:1. Program security classification for this call is UNCLASSIFIED; however classified processing may be required.2. ITAR/Export Control: Research areas may involve technology that is subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. Therefore, only offerors who are certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) may submit proposals. For questions, contact DLIS on-line at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp or at DLIS, US/Canada Joint Certification Center, Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek MI 49017-4312, (800) 352-3572. It is envisioned that the developed item may trigger ITAR and Export Control restrictions. Offerors should explain how ITAR and Export Control restrictions will be met in the context of their development, manufacturing, and marketing strategy. Status Reports and the Final Technical Report are assumed to be under ITAR restrictions (DD Form 2345 required).3. Government furnished property, equipment, or facilities needed for this requirement should be specified in the proposal.4. Aerospace Corporation is prohibited from submitting a proposal.5. Other: Specialized information or requirements which are believed to be pertinent to the requirement shall be provided by the offeror in written form and incorporated into the proposal.APPLICABILITY OF BASELINE BAA: All requirements of BAA-VS-07-03 apply unless specifically amended and addressed in this CALL. For complete information regarding BAA-VS-07-03, refer to the initial opened-ended BAA as amended. It contains information applicable to all CALLS issued under the BAA and provides information on the overall program, proposal preparation and submission requirements, proposal review and evaluation criteria, award administration, agency contacts, etc. Direct questions to the points of contact identified above.
Federal Grant Title: Call 0001 for Space Components Technology Open 5 yr BAA
Federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Lab
Grant Categories: Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: BAA-VS-07-03-0001
Type of Funding: Procurement Contract
CFDA Numbers: 12.80012.910
CFDA Descriptions: Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program 12.910 Research and Technology Development
Current Application Deadline: No deadline provided
Original Application Deadline: Jan 04, 2007
Posted Date: Dec 05, 2006
Creation Date: Dec 26, 2006
Archive Date: Feb 03, 2007
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $3,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Grant Announcement Contact
Bruce Wells
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